For those that know me (and my endless amount of Speed Queen videos on YouTube) will know that I love my Speed Queen top loader. It's over 6 years old now, sisters set is 4 years old, and the vacation set is 5 years old. Never had a problem. I needed a new toy though. :) I loved the redesign on the Speed Queen front loaders, so there is one on it's way to me as we speak! My little Christmas gift to myself. I especially love how Speed Queen kept the rear control model...will fit in nicely with the TL and the existing SQ dryer. Now an agonizing 3 week wait. :)

How easy is it to "add on" to the standpipe? Plumping isn't my thing, or at least I've never tried. But I am pretty handy. The new washer would need a standpipe near the metal exhaust vent on the left. Is it a simple "T" connection, or is there something more I need to be aware of? Official call out to the experts...

Thanks LaVida...help me with definitions of "upward drops" and "pipeheads". Sorry, plumping ignorant. I had plan to simply use splitters on the water supplies. I do like 2 loads of laundry a week, so not like it will be used a lot.

New member here and anxiously looking forward to replacing my Cabrio set with Speed Queen.

Dan - if you have had a chance to use your new FL washer, can you share your impression of the TF vs FL Speed Queens? I have only owned TLs in the past (for whatever reasons) and was focused on getting the AWNE82 but would like to hear real life experience from someone that has used both. Much thanks!